1 Year down - 70 lbs- Pics

itgeekwoman · October 2012

I am so jealous! You are a size 8 from a 24 with only 70 lbs? I've lost 50 lbs but am only down to a 22/20 from a 24!

Congrats on te progress & you're an inspiration!

Don't be jealous, you can do this too. This is about building muscle. I lift heavy so that it builds up the muscle, which then takes less mass, I weigh the same.. ish.. and am leaner. While I am down to a size 8 it is still a challenge. Get up, go to the gym and start lifting. I don't do cardio much at all now. Just in the pool and before my weight training. (yes, i'm probably supposed to do it after)

itgeekwoman · October 2012

I started HIIT almost right away with the trainer. That was the trick for me. I joined the gym right after I finished physical therapy. I had shoulder surgery in June and then had recovery from that. With the rotator and the other issues that I had I was limited. Then my knees started acting up in September 11, which means that I had a limitation on the shoulder and the knees.

Now I only have the knees holding me back but I'm working out in the pool one day a week and working the upper body pretty intensely 3-4x a week. NO treadmill, bike, elliptical or anything that will cause any strain on the knees.

Lots of push ups, leg lifts, and other core strengthening exercises though.

kenazfehu · October 2012

so cool; I can't wait to post in this section

Gerald_King · October 2012

Awesome transformation

newEra4Tamara · October 2012

Wow!!! You look amazing!!!!! Fantastic!!!

GetFitCarly · October 2012

You look fantastic.. great job

eksproductions · October 2012

Great job!!

MUMommy · October 2012

You look amazing! Keep it up!

soniabogonia · October 2012

You look amazing!

auctionmaestra · October 2012

Amazing job. Talk about a magical journey, a real hero's (heroine?) quest. I was wondering--I am about 100 lbs overweight and really struggle with inertia in terms of getting out and walking, just getting out of the house (new retiree), plus self-conscious about my looks. How did you get yourself going? Any tips? And, kudos again!

Bexx435 · October 2012

Congratulations! You look absolutely amazing! Let me ask you, when you were doing more cardio what kind of exercises were you doing that didn't put (much) strain on your knees? I was biking, which is what brought my knee issues to light. I tried running, which only made it worse, and then I switched to the elliptical. It's becoming increasingly difficult to do that now and I'm not sure what is going to be the most effective way to get my workout in without ending up on ice bags and ibuprofen. Any suggestions?

itgeekwoman · November 2012

Start lifting more weights if you aren't already. It's not about the lbs you lose, it's about the inches. I have almost gotten rid of those saggy granny arms that I've sported since I was a young mother. I have lots to go on my abs and still need to lose some fluffy areas, but I can actually see some muscles now.

Keep going.. lift and you will notice that you burn more calories and feel better.

itgeekwoman · November 2012

Congratulations! You look absolutely amazing! Let me ask you, when you were doing more cardio what kind of exercises were you doing that didn't put (much) strain on your knees? I was biking, which is what brought my knee issues to light. I tried running, which only made it worse, and then I switched to the elliptical. It's becoming increasingly difficult to do that now and I'm not sure what is going to be the most effective way to get my workout in without ending up on ice bags and ibuprofen. Any suggestions?

Swim and strengthen those small muscles and the large ones in your back, gluts and your quads. I just started straight leg deadlifts again. Nice feeling! Good luck,.

Rabid180 · November 2012

You look absolutely fantastic!! Great job and I know it's just a matter of time before that last 30 pounds is gone. Congratulations and thank you for being such an inspiraton to me today!